What once looked like a rebuilding year has now turned into nearly limitless possibilities for the 2011 Ohio State football team. Let's face it, we are not going to the National Championship game, but things are looking better.

Ohio State coach Luke Fickell said today he will not dismiss Dan Herron and DeVier Posey from the team despite multiple NCAA infractions committed over the last year.

Posey and Herron remain suspended for Saturday's game at Nebraska because they received too much compensation for part-time jobs they worked at a Cleveland-area construction company. That comes after both were suspended for receiving free/discounted tattoos and selling memorabilia last year.

The Buckeyes managed just 178 yards of total offense and fell right back into a quarterback debate in their 10-7 loss today against Michigan State. A late touchdown with 10 seconds left in the game averted their first shutout since 1993.

Braxton Miller was 5 of 10 passing, but the offense was stagnant against the No. 1 ranked defense in the country. Joe Bauserman was inserted in the second half but didn't fare any better. Bauserman directed the late touchdown drive, culminating with Evan Spencer's 33-yard touchdown catch, but the Spartans recovered the ensuing onside kick to end the game.